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11-16-2009, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sydney Australia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RMC with 6 litre 307KW LS2, Comp Cam, 348rwhp & 532.5 ftlb of torque with 6L80E Tiptronic Transmission
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Console almost finished.
Thought I had better do an update on my progress. I hope to be going for the Engineering Test on 3rd December, which is only a few weeks away. Hopefully, the majority of the little jobs will be complete and also a few of the larger ones.
The console is almost finished. The dash is out at the moment as the new VDO white backlit quartz clock was loosing 15 minutes every half an hour and had to be sent back for repair. It should be back this Thursday then the dash can go back in. Here are a few pics of the console.
There are more photos in my Gallery if anyone is interested.
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11-16-2009, 10:11 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: King Cobra, QLD - 347 windsor
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Really nice finish - and no I have to rethink my centre console completey
How did you build up the rounded edges?
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11-16-2009, 10:35 PM
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Really nice finish - and no I have to rethink my centre console completey
How did you build up the rounded edges?
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Thanks Hogster,
I have to thank my new trimmer, Mick Talbot for that. He has spent countless hours on it, filling, filing, sanding etc., until he had it perfect.
He would have it to a certain stage which I was really happy with one day, then he would come up with a new idea overnight and modify the console next day to incorporate his new ideas. This occurred on many occasions. I'm really pleased with the way it's come together and should really look the part when the dash goes back in.
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11-16-2009, 11:20 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCM, Jag front and rear, LS3
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He would have it to a certain stage which I was really happy with one day, then he would come up with a new idea overnight and modify the console next day to incorporate his new ideas. This occurred on many occasions. I'm really pleased with the way it's come together and should really look the part when the dash goes back in.
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Sounds expensive!
Looks nice, i like what he has done with the speaker mounting. You must be very pleased with how it has turned out.
What is the plaque?
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11-17-2009, 12:00 AM
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Sounds expensive!
Looks nice, i like what he has done with the speaker mounting. You must be very pleased with how it has turned out.
What is the plaque?
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Hi again Liam,
I have definately over capitalised on this car, but the cost will be justified in the finished product. I wouldn't be happy with anything less. If you want a quality job, unfortunately, you have to pay for it.
The plaque on the console is an acknowledgement to Neil Streeting who has virtually built this car from scratch for me. Just something I thought I should do to promote his thoroughness and professionalism.
Baz
There are also a couple of larger speakers in the headrests of the seats as well as the two in the console. Incidentally, all those holes in the leather were hand punched. |
11-17-2009, 12:11 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Harrison # 80; Ford 5.0L HO Trickflow heads, cam and rockers and MassFlow EFI
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Very nice indeed Baz. Obviously a good trimmer. Now for the hood and tonneau to protect all that lovely leather!
Merv
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11-25-2009, 01:54 AM
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Just a little bit closer.
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11-25-2009, 02:59 AM
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Dont you love incompetence! 
Are they trying to tell you that another week after is not enough to find out a such a simple thing?
On a happier note, the console looks fantastic. Like a factory creation! |
11-25-2009, 03:02 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RMC . 393 Dart alloy block Stroked 351 alloy heads ..all the goodies plus a pre oiler. al
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Man what is your engineer doing ? He should be telling the RTA (spellcheck says RAT) that the vehicle is X weight and X horsepower and 100 kph should be sufficient. The RTA doesn't like ICV's and would prefer to be informed as to what should meet the specifications. In my case they wouldn't accept that a set of brakes from a two ton car wouldn't stop a 1/2 ton vehicle. My engineer wrote a ten page report on the brake specs and performance and the RTA agreed. The design rules are interpretable...give it a go....good luck and best wishes.
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11-25-2009, 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob. Smith
Man what is your engineer doing ? He should be telling the RTA (spellcheck says RAT) that the vehicle is X weight and X horsepower and 100 kph should be sufficient. The RTA doesn't like ICV's and would prefer to be informed as to what should meet the specifications. In my case they wouldn't accept that a set of brakes from a two ton car wouldn't stop a 1/2 ton vehicle. My engineer wrote a ten page report on the brake specs and performance and the RTA agreed. The design rules are interpretable...give it a go....good luck and best wishes.
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Rob,
We are going to hve a little chat on Monday morning.
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11-26-2009, 12:18 AM
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Oh, to be a fly on the wall.
Interior looks great Baz, a sweet looking car all round, or as my son would say,
Sweeeeet.
Rob, sounds like your engineer is the one I'm looking for.
Dennis
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11-26-2009, 01:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob. Smith
Man what is your engineer doing ? He should be telling the RTA (spellcheck says RAT) that the vehicle is X weight and X horsepower and 100 kph should be sufficient. The RTA doesn't like ICV's and would prefer to be informed as to what should meet the specifications. In my case they wouldn't accept that a set of brakes from a two ton car wouldn't stop a 1/2 ton vehicle. My engineer wrote a ten page report on the brake specs and performance and the RTA agreed. The design rules are interpretable...give it a go....good luck and best wishes.
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Rob,
Send me a PM please with your Engineers name and contact details please?
Baz |
11-26-2009, 02:01 PM
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Baz,
What engineer are you using?
If it is Peter Gilliard I am sure he will be sorting things out for you. I was impressed with his efforts to get my car through.
Ben
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11-26-2009, 09:56 PM
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Hi Ben,
Kevin Humphries at this stage, but if he's going to stuff me around, I'll be looking elsewhere.
Baz
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12-02-2009, 01:07 AM
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Given that 160Km per hour is Illegal in this country on our roads they should not be able to require that speed for the test.
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12-03-2009, 12:48 AM
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Given that 160Km per hour is Illegal in this country on our roads they should not be able to require that speed for the test.
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Dimi,
Spoke to my Engineer today and he's pretty sure that they have dropped it from 160 to 100kph. He's just waiting on written confirmation from the RTA before he does mine.
If any New South Welshman out there knows the answer, please post.
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